rice

Mom, this one’s for you! Beans & Rice are pretty great for many reasons. 1. They are simple to make. 2. They are inexpensive to make. 3. They are a great way to sneak in leftover things from the fridge. 4. They are hearty & filling. 5. They give you an excuse to make cornbread. Beans […]

This soup is the easiest soup I’ve ever made. Leftover rice, store-bought rotisserie chicken, jarred piquillo peppers, home-made or store-bought hummus-throw it in a blender and boom, you have dinner! Perfect for a weeknight meal or for lunches during the week. It is flavorful with a nice, creamy consistency. slightly adapted from: Food + Wine […]

Fried rice is a great vehicle for leftover rice, vegetables and/or meat. I make a big pot of rice in the morning, (well, I have my rice cooker do the work…) refrigerate it, then in the evening I have nice and cold jasmine rice for stir frying. Feel free to use any type of leftover […]

This is a tasty dish I dug out of a 2012 issue of one of my mom’s Southern Living magazines. The chicken was delicious with a crunchy exterior and a tangy honey-lime taste. The rice was my favorite part. I think I could eat a bowl of it all by itself for a nice vegetarian […]

I have to be completely honest. At this point, the end of March, I am COMPLETELY disenchanted with this stubborn cold weather Michigan can’t seem to let go of. I’m longing for warm breezes, sandals, and strolls through our local farmers market, tables piled high with fresh, crispy spring vegetables. I’m a little jaded with […]